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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Zoo Science and Wildlife Conservation
Hopwood Hall College
Entry requirements
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £6,185 per year |
| Scotland | £6,185 per year |
| Wales | £6,185 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £6,185 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: ZSC1
Here's what Hopwood Hall College says about its Zoo Science and Wildlife Conservation course.
To offer a comprehensive degree for students studying Zoo Science and Wildlife Conservation, fostering the development and improvement of their knowledge, skills, and scientific/technical expertise in evaluating animal health, welfare, conservation, and behaviour. This aims to enhance their ability to effectively manage animals, conserve nature, and provide students with knowledge and skills that can be applied across diverse fields.
Objectives:
To provide a comprehensive programme of study, based on QAA benchmarks and professional standards in the field of Zoo Science and Wildlife Conservation.
To equip students with a solid foundation of the biological, ecological and husbandry principles that underpin zoo science and conservation.
To promote an understanding of the ethical issues related to animal welfare, conservation practices, and the role of zoos in society.
To equip students with essential practical, technical, and academic skills, enabling them to advance into a Level 6 Bachelor of Science degree or a career within the animal management and conservation sector.
Assist students in cultivating a diverse set of transferable skills and competencies necessary to navigate the dynamic landscape of animal management, conservation and related industries.
Enhance students’ ability to communicate effectively in a range of formats, tailoring messages to diverse audiences, including peers, professionals and the public. Overarching aim:
To offer a comprehensive degree for students studying Zoo Science and Wildlife Conservation, fostering the development and improvement of their knowledge, skills, and scientific/technical expertise in evaluating animal health, welfare, conservation, and behaviour. This aims to enhance their ability to effectively manage animals, conserve nature, and provide students with knowledge and skills that can be applied across diverse fields.
Source: Hopwood Hall College
Course details
Qualification
Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Department
Middleton campus
Location
Middleton | Manchester
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Animal management
• Animal behaviour
• Animal science
• Animal health
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Animal Biology
Animal Behaviour
Zoo Animal Husbandry
Zoological Collections
Ecological Principles
Professional Skills in the Zoo Industry
Comparative Anatomy and Physiology
Animal Health and Welfare
Species Conservation
Anthrozoology
Conservation Breeding and Genetics
Field Research and Data Analysis
How you will be assessed
A range of assessment methods are employed to assess including:
• Presentation
• Practical assessment
• Discussion
• Report
• Essay
• Exam
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